Manila bay’s ‘rehab’ means losses for fisherfolk
From Duterte to Marcos Jr., Manila Bay has been sacrificed for profit
Manila bay’s ‘rehab’ means losses for fisherfolk
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Whose bay is it, anyway? Unmasking the politics behind Manila Bay reclamation
Whose bay is it, anyway? Unmasking the politics behind Manila Bay reclamation
Instead of absorbing excess water, reclaimed areas narrow river mouths, eliminate wetlands, and reroute natural flood pathways into urban spaces. The CIA confirms what many communities already experience: flooding is no longer just seasonal, but a structural one.
UN urged to investigate Manila Bay ‘destructive’ seabed quarry projects
UN urged to investigate Manila Bay ‘destructive’ seabed quarry projects
At least 10 seabed quarrying projects are approved for utilization of marine sediment in Manila Bay, which Pamalakaya said, will be used for various reclamation projects in Manila Bay.
Fishers reel from the adverse impacts of Manila Bay reclamation projects
Fishers reel from the adverse impacts of Manila Bay reclamation projects
“We are already feeling the effects of reclamation, such as widespread and prolonged flooding every time there's a storm, and the loss of our livelihoods."
On mangrove earth-balling: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
On mangrove earth-balling: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Our oceans are changing due to climate change. Destroying the remaining mangrove forests in Manila Bay will only increase the vulnerability of coastal communities, particularly those of marginalized fisherfolk and urban poor.
Seaweed loss affects Manila Bay women’s livelihood
Seaweed loss affects Manila Bay women’s livelihood
As part of Manila Bay, Bataan's proximity to the country's capital made it an appealing industrialization site, resulting in the reclamation of its rich marine coastlines which drew migrant fishers to the province.
Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group
Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group
In the report of Kalikasan, there are 23 ongoing projects in and around Manila Bay, covering 47,000 hectares of seascapes and landscapes that put the Filipino people vulnerable against storm surges, floods, and coastal erosion.
People’s Pushback in 2023
People’s Pushback in 2023
The year 2023 affirmed the significance of enjoining the people to voice out their demands and aspirations while battling the social evils that continue to plague the nation.
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
“Officials from the PRA should be educated that it's the mangrove trees, not the destructive reclamation, that shield coastal communities from intense flooding."
Fishers skeptical over Manila Bay rehab funding
Fishers skeptical over Manila Bay rehab funding
“Over the years, the DENR has been complicit with big corporations involved in reclamation and other forms of conversion in Manila Bay, putting the livelihood and other socio-economic rights of fishers at stake."
Lab Notes | Manila Bay reclamation and the Baseco community
Lab Notes | Manila Bay reclamation and the Baseco community
Science and development should consider the actual conditions experienced on the ground and prioritize projects that genuinely benefit communities. The situation in Baseco is not an isolated incident but rather a problem prevalent in various parts of the country.
Lab Notes | DENR is tone deaf to the plight of fisherfolk in Cavite
Lab Notes | DENR is tone deaf to the plight of fisherfolk in Cavite
The fisherfolk themselves fear that they will lose their livelihood. Why is DENR invalidating this concern? Reclaiming the coasts of Cavite to make way for big business will involve not only the demolition of illegal structures but even those owned by licensed owners. Eventually, the fisherfolk will be at the disadvantage.
30 families lose homes, livelihood amid Navotas reclamation
30 families lose homes, livelihood amid Navotas reclamation
Thirty families were told to vacate the land where they have lived for decades to give way to the 576-hectare reclamation project of San Miguel Corporation.
Environmentalists, fisherfolk denounce DENR’s ‘fake’ rehabilitation of Manila Bay
Environmentalists, fisherfolk denounce DENR’s ‘fake’ rehabilitation of Manila Bay
'There is no real rehabilitation if the Manila Bay ends up with profit-driven corporations.'
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